“‘Soon I Will Be Eight,’” Friend, January 2026, 20–21.
“Soon I Will Be Eight”
When my daughter was about six years old, we tried as much as possible to have her watch the baptisms of other children. After each baptism, we talked to her about what happened. We helped her understand that when she was old enough to be baptized, she would be able to judge right from wrong. After each baptism, she would say, “Soon I will be eight, and I will be baptized too.”
Finally my daughter turned eight. She was baptized and confirmed. Now she had the gift of the Holy Ghost. We told her that one of the best ways to keep the Holy Ghost with her was to take the sacrament.
When you take the sacrament, you promise to always remember Jesus Christ. The Holy Ghost will help you to do the things Jesus taught and remind you what you learn about Him at home and in Primary. The Holy Ghost speaks with a still, small voice and will help you understand what is right and what is wrong.
Now my daughter loves the sacrament so much! And you can too. As you take the sacrament each week and remember Jesus Christ, you will feel the Holy Ghost more, and He will continue to guide you. You will be able to always remember Jesus Christ.
Covenant Steps
Color each scene to follow along as Elder Ojediran’s daughter prepares to make and keep her baptism covenant.
Illustrations by Samantha Windley